Economy & Jobs — Burlington, North Carolina
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $56,880 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$62,600 |
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| Per Capita Income | $31,875 |
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| Poverty Rate | 16.4% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 6.5% |
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| In Labor Force | 28,815 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 27.5% |
| Manufacturing | 15.4% |
| Retail | 11.4% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Fast Food | 141 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 139 |
| Insurance Agencies | 68 |
| Real Estate Offices | 63 |
| Dental Offices | 57 |
| Gas Stations | 55 |
| Child Day Care | 43 |
| General Merchandise | 39 |
| Physician Offices | 37 |
| Coffee Shops | 36 |
| Law Offices | 34 |
| Commercial Banks | 33 |
| Auto Repair | 32 |
| Grocery Stores | 29 |
| Clothing Stores | 25 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
